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Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment Job Title: Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment Job Reference Number: 652557-8530-26295 Industry Sector: Construction Estimator, Senior Estimator, Estimator, Building Estimator, Refurbishment Estimator, Project Estimator, Commercial Estimator, Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Pre-Construction Estimator, Estimating Manager, Construction, Building, Refurbishment, Commercial Refurbishment, School Refurbishment, Education Sector, DfE Projects, Department for Education, School Improvement, New Build, Structural Repairs, Fire Compliance, M&E Upgrades, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fit Out, Construction Projects, Project Tendering, Tender Preparation, Cost Estimation, Cost Planning, Pricing, Bills of Quantities, Take-Offs, Material Take-Offs, Subcontractor Quotations, Supplier Office: Bedfordshire Remuneration: £45,000 - £60,000 + Discretionary bonus Benefits: Car allowance + comprehensive benefits package The role of the Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment will involve: · Estimator position promoting a range of commercial/industrial refurbishment projects · Conduct take-offs to support accurate project assessments · Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing · Assist with obtaining and reviewing subcontractor quotations and supplier costs · Support contract review meetings with the Contracts Department for secured projects · Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high accuracy, organisation, and quality standards The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment with: · Must have extensive experience as an Estimator within a main contractor · Ideally have experience with refurbishment of large scale industrial and commercial projects · Would be open to a junior who's looking to get a foot in the door within the flat roofing industry · Proven experience pricing construction projects and preparing tender submissions. · Excellent communication skills both written and verbal · Strong character that's not afraid to help the team when necessary · IT literate Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within: Construction Estimator, Senior Estimator, Estimator, Building Estimator, Refurbishment Estimator, Project Estimator, Commercial Estimator, Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Pre-Construction Estimator, Estimating Manager, Construction, Building, Refurbishment, Commercial Refurbishment, School Refurbishment, Education Sector, DfE Projects, Department for Education, School Improvement, New Build, Structural Repairs, Fire Compliance, M&E Upgrades, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fit Out, Construction Projects, Project Tendering, Tender Preparation, Cost Estimation, Cost Planning, Pricing, Bills of Quantities, Take-Offs, Material Take-Offs, Subcontractor Quotations, Supplier Negotiation TPBN1_UKTJ

Electronics Inspector Location: Near Bedford, England Contract Length: 3 to 6 Months + Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Flexible working options available, including a 4-day working week Experienced Electronics Inspector with a strong background in quality assurance, product verification, and inspection of electronic assemblies within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Skilled in ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, IPC standards, and customer requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for the inspection and electrical testing of in-process and completed products, including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electronic units, and electromechanical assemblies. Ensures products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and internal procedures through visual inspection, measurement, and functional testing. Electronics Inspector Key Responsibilities Perform visual and electrical inspections to verify product conformity. Conduct tests including continuity, bonding, and resistance measurements. Use inspection and test equipment such as Digital Multimeters, ohmmeters, gauges, and measuring tools. Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection checklists. Identify, document, and manage non-conforming product in accordance with quality procedures. Accept, reject, or recommend rework of products based on inspection results. Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and ESD handling requirements. Support both high-volume cable manufacturing and low-volume, bespoke, or investigative work. Maintain accurate inspection records and support continuous improvement activities. Electronics Inspector Requirements Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for cable and wire harness assemblies. Understanding of ESD control and handling of sensitive electronic products. Experience using electrical measurement equipment, including Digital Multimeters and ohmmeters. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions accurately. Basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Good communication and teamwork skills. TPBN1_UKTJ

We're recruiting for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a busy engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where safety, reliability and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in carrying out maintenance, inspections and repairs, helping to ensure operational performance and compliance across a high-volume engineering environment. Working a 5 days out of 7 shift pattern, you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, inspections and repair work, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance are consistently achieved. Bedford £50,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime Available • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair activities, • Conduct inspections, diagnostics and fault-finding across a range of assets, • Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation, • Complete all work in accordance with regulatory and company requirements, • Respond to breakdowns and support operational requirements when necessary, • Maintain accurate service and maintenance documentation, • Contribute to high levels of equipment availability and operational performance, • Previous experience in a Shift Engineer or similar engineering role, • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in HGV or PSV, • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, • Understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair procedures, • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running, • Commitment to health & safety and quality standards £50,000, 22days plus banks, secondment opportunities, free bus travel, pension 3% matched, employee assisstance programme Overtime opportunities Ongoing training & development Career progression opportunities Modern workshop environment Supportive engineering team Pension scheme Excellent employee benefits package If you're an experienced engineer looking for a stable role with long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. CODE:INDENM Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Transition Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate care for young people moving from children's to adult services. Working across health, social care, education and community partners, you will ensure seamless, person-centred transitions that support independence, self-management and positive long-term health outcomes. You will manage a specialist caseload of young people with complex needs, act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, and provide expert assessment, care coordination and clinical leadership. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and deliver education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with excellent communication, leadership and partnership-working skills who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people as they transition into adult services. (Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 28/10/2026) • Coordinating complex transition pathways across multiple agencies and services., • Providing specialist assessment, care planning and case management., • Supporting young people and families to develop confidence, independence and self-management skills., • Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care., • Leading service improvement, education, audit and quality initiatives., • Promoting safeguarding, patient advocacy and equitable access to services. This role involves working across a range of acute, community and educational settings, with regular travel required across the locality. Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. 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Date posted: 21 October 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro-rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working Reference number: 448-LCA-8294866-A Job locations: The poynt, Poynters Road, Bedford, LU4 0LA, United Kingdom • Provide professional and clinical leadership for the Transition Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care., • Lead and coordinate complex transition pathways across children's and adult health services, social care, education, community services and voluntary sector partners., • Act as the named Transition Coordinator and primary point of contact for children, young people, families, carers and professionals throughout the transition journey., • Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex physical, developmental and psychosocial needs., • Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop personalised transition plans that support independence, self-management and achievement of agreed outcomes., • Monitor progress throughout the transition process and ensure timely escalation of concerns or emerging risks., • Undertake highly complex assessments involving clinical, psychological, social and environmental factors., • Exercise advanced clinical judgement and autonomous decision-making in the planning and delivery of care., • Provide specialist advice and consultancy regarding transition planning, complex case management and best practice., • Act as a specialist resource in safeguarding, ensuring concerns are recognised, escalated and managed appropriately., • Ensure Mental Capacity Act principles, consent processes, advocacy and safeguarding responsibilities are embedded within practice., • Develop and maintain effective relationships with multidisciplinary, multi‑agency and cross‑sector partners., • Chair and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and complex care‑planning forums., • Facilitate effective communication between children's and adult services to ensure continuity of care., • Support integrated working across acute, community, primary care, social care and education settings., • Provide education, coaching and support to young people, families and carers to enhance knowledge, confidence and self‑management skills., • Design and deliver specialist training programmes for healthcare professionals and partner organisations., • Support workforce development through supervision, mentorship, preceptorship and education of students and staff., • Maintain expert knowledge of transition policy, legislation, professional standards and evidence‑based practice., • Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives, audit, research and evaluation activities., • Monitor transition outcomes and use data to improve service quality, patient experience and clinical outcomes., • Identify service gaps, health inequalities and opportunities for pathway redesign and innovation., • Contribute to the development of policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and integrated care pathways., • Support business planning, workforce development and delivery of Trust and Integrated Care System priorities., • Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records., • Ensure compliance with Information Governance, GDPR, professional standards and Trust policies., • Analyse activity, performance and outcome data to support clinical governance and service improvement., • Report and manage incidents, complaints, risks and safeguarding concerns appropriately., • Ensure the safe and effective use of equipment and resources., • Promote cost‑effective use of financial and physical resources., • Plan and manage a complex workload, balancing competing priorities and service demands., • Travel across healthcare, community and educational settings as required to support service delivery., • Undertake any other duties consistent with the grading and responsibilities of the post., • Registered Nurse (Children's, Adult or Dual Registered) with current NMC registration., • Degree in Nursing or relevant healthcare subject, or equivalent experience., • Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to transition care and long‑term conditions., • Evidence of leadership development or quality improvement training., • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical specialty, leadership or healthcare management., • Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification or recognised teaching qualification., • Quality Improvement, Project Management or Change Management qualification., • Significant post‑registration experience caring for children and young people with complex health needs and long‑term conditions., • Experience of coordinating complex transition pathways and managing a specialist caseload., • Experience of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including health, social care, education and voluntary sector organisations., • Experience of leading or contributing to quality improvement, audit or service development initiatives., • Experience of providing specialist advice, education, supervision or mentorship to colleagues and students., • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults., • Experience working across both children's and adult healthcare services., • Experience of leading service redesign or pathway development., • Experience of representing services at Trust or system‑wide meetings., • Experience managing clinical resources, including the safe use of specialist equipment and consumables., • Comprehensive knowledge of transition planning, long‑term conditions and the health needs of adolescents and young adults., • Knowledge of national legislation, policies and guidance relating to transition, safeguarding, consent, mental capacity, equality and diversity., • Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, risk management and evidence‑based practice., • Ability to analyse audit, patient experience and outcome data to improve services and patient care., • Knowledge of children's, adult and community healthcare pathways and available support services., • Demonstrates excellent clinical assessment, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills in managing complex cases., • Ability to work autonomously whilst leading and coordinating complex transition pathways., • Excellent care coordination and case management skills across organisational and professional boundaries. Ability to build effective relationships and influence practice within multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams., • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including communicating highly sensitive or complex information to young people, families and professionals., • Ability to develop and deliver education, training and clinical support to healthcare professionals and partner agencies., • Excellent organisational, workload management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively., • Knowledge of Integrated Care Systems and national transition programmes. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer name: East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge) Address: The poynt, Poynters Road, Bedford, LU4 0LA, United Kingdom Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab) Head of Planned care, Lisa Edgington, , #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: 57,090. Fixed term contract, full time 37.5hrs Location: Bedford, Hybrid We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead a high-performing transactional finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth delivery of critical finance functions. You'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider business through accurate reporting and continuous improvement. • Lead and develop a team responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities., • Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support colleague development through regular coaching, reviews, and feedback., • Manage recruitment and succession planning within the finance operations team., • Review reconciliations and financial records, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and appropriate control measures are maintained., • Identify, elevate, and help mitigate financial and operational risks., • Work closely with senior finance leaders to deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting., • Oversee payroll processing, ensuring salaries, expenses, pensions, deductions, and statutory submissions are completed accurately and on schedule., • Ensure supplier payments are processed correctly, authorised appropriately, and completed within agreed timescales., • Oversee customer payment processing, account reconciliation, and debt management activities., • Act as the key contact for audit-related enquiries across payroll and transactional finance functions., • Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines., • Maintain, review, and strengthen financial controls, policies, and business continuity arrangements., • Drive efficiencies through process, system, and service improvements across the finance function., • Previous experience managing and developing finance teams of 15+ within a busy and evolving environment., • Strong understanding of transactional finance operations, financial controls, reporting, compliance, and audit requirements., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail., • Commercially aware and able to balance operational priorities with wider business objectives., • Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change., • High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism., • Public sector experience is desirable., • Opportunity to lead a well-established finance operations function with visibility across the wider business., • Collaborative environment where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged., • Professional development and career progression opportunities available., • A recognised accountancy qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered., • Ideal for a finance professional looking to combine people leadership, operational management, and process improvement within a varied and impactful role. If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, lead a talented team, and drive meaningful improvements across a finance function, this could be the perfect next step in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr

£100,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Play a pivotal role in ensuring millions of pounds of investment deliver life-changing debt advice. Lead strategic partnerships, drive service excellence, and help improve outcomes for people facing financial difficulty. In this role, you will lead and oversee the strategic delivery of a high-value portfolio of contracts and grants totalling more than £100 million annually, ensuring that people experiencing debt receive high-quality advice and support. You will provide strategic direction across contract and grant management, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in service delivery. Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and commissioned organisations, you will help shape and enhance debt advice services to respond to the evolving needs of clients while delivering strong outcomes and impact. The role will be responsible for leading a team of Contract Managers and Senior Contract Managers, overseeing a portfolio of grants and contracts in line with government standards and ensuring compliance with key performance indicators, regulatory requirements, and MaPS standards. The postholder will also contribute to the commissioning and development of future debt advice services and will play an integral role within the Debt Senior Leadership Team, sharing collective responsibility for the successful delivery of the organisation’s debt strategy. You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access. The Head of Debt Delivery will report directly to Corporate Director of Debt and will be responsible for: • Provide strategic leadership to the Debt Delivery team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement., • Oversee the management of agreements worth over £100m, ensuring that providers meet budget objectives and deliver high-quality services., • Maintain and enhance relationships with key senior contacts in the debt advice sector to build long-term collaborative partnerships., • Promote the service to external partners and share insights on delivery across the organisation., • Identify and implement opportunities for service and process improvements, supporting innovation in the sector., • Contribute expert insights into the Debt Strategy and various projects, including commissioning from across the debt advice sector. To be successful in this role, you’ll need: • Leadership and operational experience in a high-performance service delivery context, ideally within the advice sector., • Exceptional strategic engagement, relationship, influencing, and negotiation skills at senior levels., • Proven track record of delivering corporate leadership and achieving significant outcomes., • Strong communication skills and expertise in collaboration, capable of working effectively with colleagues and representing the service externally., • Extensive leadership experience, including transforming and developing teams., • In-depth knowledge of the UK debt agenda and advice sector. MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: • Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support, • Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships, • Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. • 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary), • Season ticket loan, • Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000), • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs, • Life assurance, • EAP Assist & Life, • Enhanced family and sick pay, • 2 paid volunteering days, • Recognition scheme, • Retail discounts portal We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results. We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices. • MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. If you’re successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact . Job Reference: MaPS01285 Close Date: 16/08/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job title: SENCo / PPA Cover Salary: Up to £40,000 per year (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only; no sponsorship available We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable SENCo to help shape and strengthen the specialist provision within our SEN school. This key role sits at the heart of our community, ensuring every pupil—each with their own unique needs, strengths, and learning journey—receives personalised, high‑quality support. Working alongside the Headteacher and therapy team, you will lead the strategic development of SEND practice, champion an inclusive and nurturing environment, and ensure pupils make meaningful progress academically, socially, and personally. • Support pupils and families by working with parents/carers to understand needs and plan effective provision, • Lead on EHC plan processes, ensuring provision is accurate, relevant, and impactful, • Oversee transitions into, through, and beyond the school, • Guide staff in adapting teaching methods and environments for complex needs, • Work with teachers and therapists to identify needs early and implement a strong graduated approach, • Ensure baselining, assessments and progress monitoring are purposeful and personalised, • Shape an annual SEND improvement plan with the Headteacher, • Identify whole‑school patterns and use insights to strengthen SEND practice, • Support staff development by identifying training needs and promoting high‑quality CPD, • Ensure reasonable adjustments, access arrangements and equality requirements are fully met, • Collaborate with behaviour and well‑being teams to maintain a calm, supportive environment, • Keep accurate, up‑to‑date SEND records across the school, • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Experience working in specialist or inclusive settings, • Strong understanding of complex and diverse SEND profiles, • Commitment to personalised learning, teamwork, and pupil well‑being Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years. Situated on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, the school provides a distinctive blend of education and support tailored to a diverse range of pupil needs and abilities. Riseley Green School opened in May 2025 and has a capacity for 60 pupils, catering to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs, offering a nurturing and structured environment where each child can thrive. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are a leading provider of specialist education, delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults. We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. Health and well‑being are important to us. You’ll receive a market‑leading reward package, including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks, • Flexibility through Vista, our Flexible Benefits Platform, offering a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits and discount options Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a three-bed EBD home in Cranfield. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, while managing staff and ensuring positive outcomes for young people. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 plus a bonus potential up to £8,500, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a permanent full-time contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Part of 7 day service including late duties, weekends and on-call duties Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (lates, oncalls and weekends as part of the Pharmacy 7 day service rota) Job ref 418-AHP17990-CW Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 08:00 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services across the Critical Care Unit, Recovery Unit, and Operating Theatres at Bedford Hospital. Caring for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients with complex needs, this role offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. Combining specialist clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, you will provide expert support, contribute to staff development, and help shape and improve pharmacy services. We are looking for a pharmacist with strong clinical experience, particularly in critical care, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and advancing their professional expertise. Support will be provided to help you progress towards Advanced Specialist Pharmacist level. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and management, you will play a key role in service development and innovation. As a Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Trust, electronic prescribing is well established across our wards and critical care areas, and you will contribute to further digital developments to enhance patient care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, development opportunities, and support for relevant postgraduate qualifications, helping you build a rewarding and successful career with us. Lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop, and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources. Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality. Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance. Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use. Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety. Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and pre‑registration pharmacists. Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in every aspect of the role Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. In this role, you will lead and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service within Critical Care and Anaesthesia, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in line with local and national policies. You will provide expert pharmaceutical care, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of key service objectives and performance targets. The post holder will support clinical governance, risk management, medicines optimisation, and financial stewardship across the service. You will also lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and practice-based research to enhance patient safety and service delivery. A key aspect of the role is providing leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists, helping to develop the wider pharmacy workforce. You will act as a professional role model, promoting excellence in clinical practice while developing advanced specialist knowledge in critical care and anaesthesia. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, support innovation, and provide expert advice to pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent, • Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, • Relevant clinical experience, • Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation, • Quality Improvement Training, • MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent), • Train the trainer qualification, • Independent pharmacist prescriber, • Member of the RPS, • Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, • Experience of specialist clinical practice, • Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member, • Experience of clinically supervising and training staff, • Presentation to trust wide meetings, • Research and audit experience to improve patient care, • E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals, • Policy and service development, • Evidence of managing and delivering a project, • Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines, • Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies, • Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation, • Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times, • Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS, • Recognised as a specialist within the defined specialityIt is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Alastair Hill Job title Principal Pharmacist-Critical Care, Surgery & GI Email address Telephone number #J-18808-Ljbffr

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager for a multi-office law firm located in the North East. Reporting into the Managing Partner / Partners. Our client is seeking a senior and experienced legal accounts professional to take overall responsibility for the firm's Accounts Department. This is a key management appointment within a growing law firm and the successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the department, financial controls, regulatory compliance and the development of the accounts team. The role is particularly suited to an experienced Legal Accounts Manager, Legal Cashier, or existing Head of Accounts who has practical experience of working within a regulated solicitors' practice. Candidates should have substantial practical experience of legal accounts within a solicitors' firm. This is not a general accounts role and candidates whose experience is solely within commercial or general accountancy, without meaningful legal accounts experience, are unlikely to be suitable. Head of Accounts/Legal Accounts Manager Experience: Essential: • Previous substantial experience working within a solicitors' or law firm's Accounts Department., • Strong practical knowledge and understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules., • Hands-on experience of both client account and office account procedures., • Experience of client and office account bank reconciliations., • Experience maintaining and reviewing client ledgers and matter balances., • Experience dealing with client money, transfers, receipts, payments and financial controls., • Experience of legal billing and allocation of monies., • Experience of VAT and payroll., • Experience supervising, managing or taking responsibility for an accounts team., • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies., • Confidence to challenge fee earners where a transaction or proposed process raises financial or regulatory concerns. Highly Desirable: • Experience within a growing or multi-office law firm., • Experience of Legal Aid Agency contracts, claims and payments., • Experience reconciling Legal Aid receipts and allocating payments between profit costs, VAT and disbursements., • Experience of Legal Aid audits and contract compliance., • Experience preparing information for an external accountant's report., • Experience of improving accounts procedures, controls and reporting. Systems Experience: The firm currently uses LEAP as its case management and legal accounts system and Xero for office accounting. • Experience of LEAP would be advantageous., • Experience of Xero would be advantageous., • Experience with another established legal accounts/case management system will be considered where the candidate has strong underlying legal accounts knowledge., • The ability to learn new systems is more important than having used a particular software package. A formal accountancy qualification is not essential. We would prefer a candidate with extensive, high-quality legal accounts experience over a qualified accountant with no meaningful experience of solicitors' client accounts. Legal Aid experience is a significant advantage but should not be treated as an absolute requirement. Similarly, LEAP and Xero experience are advantageous but should not exclude an otherwise excellent candidate. Working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with an hour for lunch. Salary is to be agreed depending on experience. JBRP1_UKTJ

7.5 Tonne Lorry Delivery Driver Location: Bedford Salary: £30,000 Job Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 5.30am–2.30am (variable) About the Role: We are currently looking for a dependable and experienced 7.5 Tonne Lorry Driver to join our growing logistics team. You will be responsible for delivering goods safely and efficiently to various destinations, ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with all transport regulations. Key Responsibilities: Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle to deliver goods to customers or depots. Load and unload goods safely and securely. Complete delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records. Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any issues. Follow all road safety and company compliance procedures. Provide excellent customer service at all delivery points. Product safety and quality: be aware of your responsibilities and accountability involved with product safety, legality and quality systems through training programs against company procedures and work instructions. Ensure that our products and services meet all necessary specifications before they leave the premises. Observation with a keen eye for detail is required. Following goods return policy when bringing back product from customer Unloading orders @ customer ensuring product is in good condition and checking paperwork & quantity's Ensure delivery is signed for. Checking of the stock quantities and dates as required. Loading of the delivery vehicles when required, ensuring correct paperwork & quantity's Delivering orders to customers in a safe manner Assist with warehouse duties when required. Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card. Previous experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle. Good knowledge of local and regional routes. Physically fit and able to handle manual handling tasks. Strong communication and time management skills. Forklift licence. Desirable: Experience in food distribution or similar. What We Offer: Competitive pay with overtime opportunities. Company pension scheme. Uniform and PPE provided. Supportive team environment. Ongoing training and development. Apply today to join a reliable and friendly team where your skills are valued and your work makes a difference! TPBN1_UKTJ

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stores Person based in Bedford for one of our clients on a Full time temporary basis. Summary of the Stores Person role Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Location: Bedford Type of Contract: Temporary 6 months Hours: Monday – Friday full time Responsibilities of the Stores Person Manage day-to-day running of the stores Receive, check and book in deliveries Pick, issue and record parts and materials Carry out regular stock checks, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records Monitor and replenish stock Assist with planning and coordinating materials for larger installation projects Ensure hazardous materials are stored and handled safely in line with COSHH and DSEAR requirements Maintain compliance records and produce stock and usage reports Requirements for a successful Stores Person Previous experience in stores, warehousing or stock control Good working knowledge of COSHH and DSEAR regulations Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail Confident managing stock records and balancing multiple priorities Practical and proactive and able to work well as a team About Allstaff Recruitment We're an independent recruitment specialist based in Bedfordshire, supporting businesses across Bedford, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas. We recruit for permanent, temporary, and contract roles across multiple sectors. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruitment Specialists will review your application shortly. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we can't respond to everyone directly. If you don't hear from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful this time. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join to apply for the Maintenance Electrician role at TieTalent Facilities Management Team Location: Yarls Wood Contract: Permanent, Full Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30) Salary: £36,500 per annum + Comprehensive Benefits Package We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician to join the Facilities Management team at a secure residential centre housing adult men and women. The centre is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and dignified environment for all residents, underpinned by continuous service improvement and innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure, ensuring all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role encompassing fault diagnosis, repairs, preventative maintenance, and new installations. This position offers a stable, site-based opportunity ideal for electricians wishing to develop their career within a secure and structured environment, without the need for extensive travel. • Conduct comprehensive fault finding and defect rectification on electrical plant, equipment, and installations, ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards and regulations., • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical systems and apparatus to minimise downtime and maximise safety and operational reliability., • Undertake installation, commissioning, and testing of new electrical equipment and plant to meet operational requirements., • Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of inspections, test results, faults, and repair work, ensuring traceability and compliance with statutory and organisational requirements., • Work collaboratively within the FM team while also able to work independently, managing workload efficiently and prioritising tasks., • Adhere to health and safety policies, including working in a secure environment with necessary security protocols., • Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support approximately one week in eight, including potential weekend shifts as needed to maintain business continuity., • Engage in continuous professional development activities and training to maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and compliance with industry standards., • Possession of a recognised electrical qualification such as a City & Guilds Electrical Certificate or equivalent trade qualification., • Completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship programme., • Current certification to BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations, latest edition)., • Minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship practical experience working as an electrician, ideally within a facilities management, industrial, or secure environment., • Proven experience with fault diagnosis, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and plant., • Strong technical competency in electrical installations, inspection, testing, and maintenance., • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical manuals., • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in fault diagnosis and repair., • Capable of working independently as well as within a team environment., • Commitment to health and safety best practices, with a clear understanding of working in secure or restricted environments., • Flexibility and willingness to participate in on-call duties and occasional out-of-hours work., • Good communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and accurate reports and documentation., • Competitive salary package at £36,500 per annum., • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%., • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support services., • Opportunities for career progression and professional development, including the chance to gain additional qualifications., • A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace., • Comprehensive benefits portal offering discounts on retail, leisure, and hospitality brands., • Free onsite parking and blue light discounts., • Supportive and collaborative working environment focused on work-life balance. If you are a qualified electrician seeking a rewarding role within a challenging yet supportive environment, where your skills directly contribute to the safe and efficient operation of vital public services, we would welcome your application. Bedford, England, United Kingdom – multiple locations and recent postings noted; apply to join the team at TieTalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Children's Occupational Therapy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours • Full time, • Part time, • Job share, • Flexible working, • Home or remote working, • Compressed hours, • Term time hours, • Annualised hours37.5 hours per week (Consideration given to all working patterns including whole year or term time only, full time or part time. There will be an expectation of some remote working and in person delivery.) Job ref 839-BCHS-8412014 Employer East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridgeshire) Employer type NHS Site Woburn Court Town Kempston Bedfordshire Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro-rata if candidate is part time or Term Time Only. Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/11/2026 East of England Community Health and Care Trust is establishing Experts at Hand, a national SEND reform project that recognises the vital role of Occupational Therapy in early years, mainstream schools and further education. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Children’s Occupational Therapist with a passion for innovation, workforce development and system-wide working. The post holder will act as a named Occupational Therapy Expert at Hand for a cluster of settings, providing consultation, training, coaching and targeted interventions. The role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, supervision of Newly Qualified OTs, support practitioners and apprentices, alongside contributing to service development and evaluation. The post holder will play a key role in developing and delivering the Experts at Hand model across Luton and Bedfordshire as part of the SEND reform programme. In addition, the post holder will manage a small caseload of children requiring short-term targeted-plus intervention, working closely with specialist services within a tiered model of support. Interviews will take place in 2 parts. Virtual Stakeholder panel 26thNovember 2026 and formal face to face interview 3rd December 2026. Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 12th November 2026 As part of a multidisciplinary system partnership, the post holder will work alongside Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS and Local Authority colleagues to deliver a robust offer. The post holder will act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of settings, providing consultation, training, coaching and targeted intervention. The role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, including supervision of support practitioners and contribution to service development and evaluation. You will act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource to educational personnel, relating to improving a child/young person’s ability to function and participate. You will work with educational staff to support the formulation and delivery of intervention to children/young people based on sound knowledge of evidence‑based practice and treatment approaches using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treating modalities. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey. Clinical / EaH Role • Act as a named Expert at Hand for a cluster of schools and early years settings., • Provide highly specialised consultation, advice and support to education staff to enable inclusive practice., • Support the implementation of the graduated response across universal, targeted and specialist levels., • Participate in Team Around the School (TAS) and multi‑agency meetings., • Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for a small caseload of targeted plus children for short term interventions without direct supervision., • Using specialist knowledge to make clear judgements and analysis on the information provided., • To assess and prescribe specialist equipment to support function and participation., • To appropriately delegate work/tasks to therapy assistants, maintaining oversight of their input with children and young people., • The nature of children’s practice will require the post holder to bend, stretch, lift children’s limbs, crawl, kneel, work in confined spaces and at times work from the floor employing light physical effort on a day to day basis. Universal and Targeted Offer • Develop and deliver training programmes for school staff and parents/carers., • Undertake environmental audits for settings as required (access and sensory)., • Provide coaching and modelling of strategies within education settings., • Deliver and oversee targeted intervention programmes (group and individual)., • Coproduce the targeted offer with clusters of neighbourhood settings. Workforce Development • Support the induction, supervision and competency development of registered band 5/6 therapists and Support Practitioners and apprentices., • Build capacity within education settings through coaching and mentoring., • Contribute to the development of champions in schools/settings., • To communicate effectively and work closely with Parent Carer Forum representatives, upskilling this workforce as parent carer navigators/ambassadors., • Work closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to identify gaps in knowledge and training for education, early years and parent carer settings. Specialist Clinical Practice • Provide a highly specialised holistic assessment and intervention for children with complex needs, • To act as a whole service specialist advisor and resource in an area of expertise and how this relates to function and participation, • Support appropriate escalations and referrals into other specialist services., • Maintain HCPC/RCOT registration and professional standards (where applicable)., • Hold a small caseload of short term targeted plus children, • To provide excellent communication and provide direct advice to parents, carers, education and early years practitioners., • Utilise appropriate patient outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Service Development & Governance • Contribute to audit, outcome measurement and evaluation of the EAH model., • Support data collection and reporting of service impact., • Participate in service development, quality improvement and pathway development., • Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Head of Service to shape and develop Standard Operating Procedures and Policies within the department. Communication • Communicate complex clinical information clearly to parents, carers, education staff and professionals., • Provide a high level of clinical knowledge, mentorship, supervision, and support to Band 4, Band 5 and Band 6 therapists, while coordinating the day‑time delivery of the service., • Build strong relationships across education, health and SEND partnerships., • Provide professional advice to support decision‑making regarding children’s needs., • Maintain clear and accurate clinical records in line with service standards., • Communicate professionally as an expert representative within the Multi‑Disciplinary Team around the school with SALT, Education Psychologists, Education staff and CAMHS., • Maintain clear and accurate outcome measures for intervention, training and delivery of the EAH model., • To investigate and manage concerns, incidents and complaints recognising limitations and referring to clinical lead/service manager where appropriate, • Occasionally children are seen with extremely sensitive rare and complex medical conditions this requires communication at a high level with specialist doctors and national centres of excellence Budgetary Responsibility • To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate., • Does not hold budgetary responsibility but is aware of the need to plan non- pay expenditure. People Management • Provide line management, supervision, and support to Band 6, band 5 Therapists and Band 4 Support Practitioners/Apprentices, including responsibility for recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing, performance management, capability, and disciplinary processes., • Provide supervision, support, and coaching to students within the Occupational Therapy Service, facilitating their learning and professional development., • Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to junior colleagues to support their development and clinical practice., • Promote and maintain mandatory training compliance across the team in line with Trust requirements., • Identify learning and development needs within the service and develop and deliver training plans to address knowledge and skills gaps., • Degree in OT, • HCPC registration, • Leadership training, • Sensory training, • Working with CYP in education or community settings, • Experience of delivering training, • Minimum 3 years post graduate experience, • Working in a range of Multi‑agency settings, • Managing people, • Specialist knowledge in functional and sensory OT, • Ability to use various microsoft programmes, • Able to work with stakeholders You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Jennifer Gill Job title Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email address #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Part of 7 day service including late duties, weekends and on-call duties Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (lates, oncalls and weekends as part of the Pharmacy 7 day service rota) Job ref 418-AHP17990-CW Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services across the Critical Care Unit, Recovery Unit, and Operating Theatres at Bedford Hospital. Caring for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients with complex needs, this role offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. Combining specialist clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, you will provide expert support, contribute to staff development, and help shape and improve pharmacy services. We are looking for a pharmacist with strong clinical experience, particularly in critical care, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and advancing their professional expertise. Support will be provided to help you progress towards Advanced Specialist Pharmacist level. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and management, you will play a key role in service development and innovation. As a Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Trust, electronic prescribing is well established across our wards and critical care areas, and you will contribute to further digital developments to enhance patient care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, development opportunities, and support for relevant postgraduate qualifications, helping you build a rewarding and successful career with us. Lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop, and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources. Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality. Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance. Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use. Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety. Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and pre‑registration pharmacists. Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in every aspect of the role Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. In this role, you will lead and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service within Critical Care and Anaesthesia, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines in line with local and national policies. You will provide expert pharmaceutical care, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of key service objectives and performance targets. The post holder will support clinical governance, risk management, medicines optimisation, and financial stewardship across the service. You will also lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and practice-based research to enhance patient safety and service delivery. A key aspect of the role is providing leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists, helping to develop the wider pharmacy workforce. You will act as a professional role model, promoting excellence in clinical practice while developing advanced specialist knowledge in critical care and anaesthesia. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, support innovation, and provide expert advice to pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent, • Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, • Relevant clinical experience, • Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation, • Quality Improvement Training, • MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent), • Train the trainer qualification #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company: Company: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Use, Safety, Governance and Quality team within the Pharmacy Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are a friendly, dynamic and compassionate team who collectively aspire to deliver a safe and effective service for our staff and patients, in line with our Trust objectives. In this leadership post, you will be responsible for the management of our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee which includes the review of new medicines and formulary adherence for both sites of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trusts and at Integrated Care System (ICS) Level. You will be the operational lead for the Trust Medicines Information Service and will be responsible for providing a high quality clinical enquiry answering service to healthcare professionals within the Trust and to patients via our established medicines helpline and training and promoting service use within the organisation in conjunction with our local partners. You will, with support from the Principal Pharmacist - Medicines Information, Formulary and Commissioning, lead on the high cost drug engagement programme with our clinical service lines ensuring the organisation's medicines use is in line with local, regional and national governance and commissioning frameworks including the promotion of cost effective use of medicines and contribution to the Trust medicines cost improvement programme. The post holder will lead, manage and develop the Medicines Information Service provided to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to provide a high quality, customer responsive service in enquiry answering, literature evaluation and the provision of active information on all aspects of medicines and their use. The post holder will operationally manage the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and represent BHFT at ICs area prescribing committee and related subgroups as advised by the Principal Pharmacist, Commissioning Formulary and Medicines Information. The post will support the Pharmacy Purchasing Medicines for Safety Group programme. The post holder will be involved in the operational management of high cost drug requests and medicines related cost improvement programmes, providing specialist advice on the commissioning of medicines, evaluation and implementation of new medicines, working closely with the commissioners, finance, the clinical pharmacy team and the clinical service lines to optimise cost effective use of medicines within the Trust. To provide clinical support to CSLs in the management of high cost drug prescribing as appropriate, contributing to cost effective medicines use and service quality improvement. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. To be accountable for the delivery of a high quality, efficient, specialist medicines information service to the Trust, interface, primary care healthcare professionals and members of the public, according to their needs and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation, professional standards and risk minimisation strategies. To manage the Medicines Information Service including maintenance and up-dating of in-house files and enquiry databases, selection and ordering of appropriate journals and reference sources (paper and electronic) according to guidelines from the UKMi. To assist in the ongoing development of the Medicines Information service in the Trust, by proposing and implementing policy and service developments. To support the Pharmacy clinical teams with fulfilling medicines management responsibilities by provision of specialist pharmaceutical input to, and active or involvement in, the development and implementation: • omedication protocols and policies, • oshared care guidelines, • oformulary reviews and evaluations, • opatient group directions, ensuring compliance with legislation, • omultidisciplinary team working To disseminate information about new drugs, licence changes, ADRs, and other medicines information as appropriate to the rest of the pharmacy department and to contribute to the shortages management programme (support with memo production, enquiries and dissemination of information) in conjunction with the clinical and operations team. To produce and present policies at meetings and Trust committees for ratification as appropriate. To answer MI queries from health professionals and patients across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting other staff to answer their own simple MI queries by in-house training. To support maintenance and development of the in-house MI database for the efficient storage and retrieval of past enquiries and the production of workload reports. To be responsible for audit within the Medicines Information Service and include findings in reports to the Department Senior Leadership Meetings. Performance of the service should be monitored against UKMi standards and user satisfaction, using feedback questionnaires and peer review. To maintain up-to-date procedures and guidelines for staff working in Medicines Information. To train pharmacy staff (including Rotational Pharmacists, Pre-registration Pharmacists, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians and any new Pharmacists or Technicians) in the provision of Medicines Information services according to UKMi standards including the use of computer databases. Support the principal pharmacist, medicines information, commissioning and formulary, in providing leadership and professional guidance to the department and clinical service lines related to NHSE and ICB commissioned high cost medicines (excluded from the National Tariff Payment System; NTPS). This includes implementation of NICE TA, CDF and other commissioned medicines, horizon scanning, and budget planning. Support the principal pharmacist, medicines information, commissioning and formulary, with clinical management / advice to staff regarding IVIg requests, high cost drugs, homecare, individual funding requests and biosimilar/ generic switching. Support the Head of Medicines Governance, Safety & Quality in the creating, implementation and monitoring of the medicines cost improvement plan. To work closely with key stakeholders within the Trust and externally (commissioners) to support the delivery of cost-effective medicines management Support with the development of appropriate clinical pathways, shared care protocols / fact sheets within the Trust and across the interface Develop and ensure support to the formulary processes for the introduction of new medicines into the Trust through: critical appraisal of clinical evidence, economic evaluation, risk assessment, robust prioritisation, recommended placement in treatment, audit of the processes. To assist in providing drug reviews, pathway development and medical information support to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee. To maintain and review the net formulary entries following output from the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and ics formulary committees in conjunction with the ICB. To assist with the monitoring and management of one off and/or non-formulary requests, including onward reporting to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and associated actions. To represent the Medicines Use Team at Formulary related committees (internal and external). To support procurement teams with formulary medicines reconciliation as a result of system mergers and alignment. To support the procurement team with assessing implications of contract changes and help deal with supply issues and product discontinuations. To support the CSL pharmacy teams with monitoring adherence to formulary, assessing non formulary medicine use, supporting with formulary applications on behalf of the drugs and Therapeutics committee and reviewing current formulary medicines use. Review the status and cost effectiveness of medicines already on the formulary. To work with the principal pharmacist, commissioning , formulary and medicines information to support with formulary aspects associated with implementation of new medicines, NICE Technology Appraisals, medication switches (biosimilars, generics). This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the company’s quality management systems, maintaining key industry certifications, driving operational quality excellence, and ensuring compliance within highly regulated sectors. Proven experience operating within a regulated manufacturing environment is essential. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Quality and Inspection function, working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure that products, processes, and systems consistently meet customer expectations, regulatory obligations, and business objectives. The role will champion a culture of continuous improvement, quality excellence, and operational discipline across the organisation. PSJ Fabrications are a subsidiary of Wood specialising in the fabrication of sheet metals from simple brackets to bespoke enclosures and larger fabrication projects. Our 23,000 sq. feet facility in Bedford is host to “cutting edge” machinery with capabilities including; Fibre Optic Laser cutting, Brake press forming and Micro bore Welding. Accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and EN1090-1we have the ability to perform bespoke manufacturing as well as high volume manufacturing. We support clients across a range of different industries from commercial to highly regulated such as Nuclear and defence. Quality is at the heart of everything that we do and as such we are experiencing growth due to recent contract wins. We are looking for individuals from a manufacturing background who pride themselves on delivering high quality products to join our expanding team. • Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector, • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant, • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business, • Competitive renumeration packagewith regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market, • Flexible benefits packageinclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle, • Commitment to continued professional development;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests, • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession, • Energy Transition Academy;join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: Part of 7 day service including late duties, weekends and on-call duties Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (lates, oncalls and weekends as part of the Pharmacy 7 day service rota) Job ref 418-AHP17990-CW Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 08:00 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services across the Critical Care Unit, Recovery Unit, and Operating Theatres at Bedford Hospital. Caring for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients with complex needs, this role offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. Combining specialist clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, you will provide expert support, contribute to staff development, and help shape and improve pharmacy services. We are looking for a pharmacist with strong clinical experience, particularly in critical care, who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and advancing their professional expertise. Support will be provided to help you progress towards Advanced Specialist Pharmacist level. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and management, you will play a key role in service development and innovation. As a Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) Trust, electronic prescribing is well established across our wards and critical care areas, and you will contribute to further digital developments to enhance patient care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, development opportunities, and support for relevant postgraduate qualifications, helping you build a rewarding and successful career with us. Lead, supervise, and act as a role model for pharmacists to plan, develop, and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Service Line (CSL). Ensure compliance with local and national policies, legislation, and best practice to guarantee the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines and staff resources. Take responsibility for achieving defined service KPIs, working closely with other Lead Pharmacists to ensure consistency and quality. Provide specialist pharmaceutical care, including non‑medical prescribing within the agreed scope of practice, while managing risk and ensuring adherence to clinical guidance. Support the CSL and Pharmacy Department in fulfilling risk management, financial management, and clinical governance responsibilities related to medicines use. Lead and contribute to clinical pharmacy audits and research within critical care, actively participating in projects that enhance patient safety. Deliver clinical supervision for junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and pre‑registration pharmacists. Serve as a professional role model to all clinical pharmacy staff, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and leadership in every aspect of the role Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. In this role, you will lead and develop a specialist clinical pharmacy service within Critical Care and Anaesthesia, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost‑efficient use of medicines in line with local and national policies. You will provide expert pharmaceutical care, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the delivery of key service objectives and performance targets. The post holder will support clinical governance, risk management, medicines optimisation, and financial stewardship across the service. You will also lead clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and practice-based research to enhance patient safety and service delivery. A key aspect of the role is providing leadership, supervision, training, and mentorship to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and trainee pharmacists, helping to develop the wider pharmacy workforce. You will act as a professional role model, promoting excellence in clinical practice while developing advanced specialist knowledge in critical care and anaesthesia. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, support innovation, and provide expert advice to pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. • Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy degree or equivalent, • Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, • Relevant clinical experience, • Stage II RPS Faculty Member (MIIFRPS) or portfolio in preparation, • Quality Improvement Training, • MSc in relevant subjects (or equivalent), • Train the trainer qualification, • Independent pharmacist prescriber, • Member of the RPS, • Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent, • Experience of specialist clinical practice, • Experience of collaborative working in multidisciplinary settings as an influential member, • Experience of clinically supervising and training staff, • Presentation to trust wide meetings, • Research and audit experience to improve patient care, • E&T experience to undergraduates and postgraduates of various health professionals, • Policy and service development, • Evidence of managing and delivering a project, • Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and guidelines, • Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies, • Knowledge and understanding of medicines legislation, • Understanding the need of confidentiality awareness at all times, • Awareness of the current commissioning arrangements in the NHS, • Recognised as a specialist within the defined speciality It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Alastair Hill Job title Principal Pharmacist-Critical Care, Surgery & GI Email address Telephone number #J-18808-Ljbffr

Financial Processing Manager (FTC) Salary: £57,090. Fixed term contract, full time 37.5hrs Location: Bedford, Hybrid We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Finance Operations Manager to lead a high-performing transactional finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth delivery of critical finance functions. You'll play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider business through accurate reporting and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop a team responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities., • Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and support colleague development through regular coaching, reviews, and feedback., • Manage recruitment and succession planning within the finance operations team., • Review reconciliations and financial records, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and appropriate control measures are maintained., • Identify, escalated, and help mitigate financial and operational risks., • Work closely with senior finance leaders to deliver accurate and timely monthly reporting., • Oversee payroll processing, ensuring salaries, expenses, pensions, deductions, and statutory submissions are completed accurately and on schedule., • Ensure supplier payments are processed correctly, authorised appropriately, and completed within agreed timescales., • Oversee customer payment processing, account reconciliation, and debt management activities., • Act as the key contact for audit-related enquiries across payroll and transactional finance functions., • Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines., • Maintain, review, and strengthen financial controls, policies, and business continuity arrangements., • Drive efficiencies through process, system, and service improvements across the finance function. About You: • Previous experience managing and developing finance teams of 15+ within a busy and evolving environment., • Strong understanding of transactional finance operations, financial controls, reporting, compliance, and audit requirements., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels., • Confident using financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail., • Commercially aware and able to balance operational priorities with wider business objectives., • Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing change., • High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism., • Public sector experience is desirable. Additional Information • Opportunity to lead a well-established finance operations function with visibility across the wider business., • Collaborative environment where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged., • Professional development and career progression opportunities available., • A recognised accountancy qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered., • Ideal for a finance professional looking to combine people leadership, operational management, and process improvement within a varied and impactful role. If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, lead a talented team, and drive meaningful improvements across a finance function, this could be the perfect next step in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Interim Site Engineering Manager Sector: FMCG Manufacturing - Chilled, Frozen Food Production & Cold Storage Location: Bedfordshire (Site Based) Contract: Interim Assignment, 3 Months Initially (Potential Extension) Rate: £500-£600 per day (PAYE/Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Lead the Team. Drive Engineering Excellence. Protect Critical Cold Chain Operations. We are seeking an experienced Interim Site Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function within a fast-paced chilled and frozen food manufacturing operation. This opportunity requires a hands-on engineering leader with proven experience of managing engineering teams in temperature-controlled manufacturing environments, including chilled processing, frozen production, cold storage facilities, refrigeration systems and critical site services. Working closely with the Site Leadership Team, you will take responsibility for engineering performance, asset reliability, maintenance strategy, refrigeration infrastructure, compliance and continuous improvement across the site. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership capability alongside practical experience of refrigeration plant, cold chain operations and engineering reliability within a food manufacturing environment. This role would suit an experienced: • Site Engineering Manager, • Head of Engineering, • Chief Engineer, • Senior Engineering Manager, • Maintenance Manager, • Interim Engineering Leader with a background in: • Chilled food manufacturing, • Frozen food manufacturing, • Cold storage operations, • Refrigerated warehousing, • Bakery, dairy, convenience food or FMCG environments You will lead the engineering strategy whilst supporting operational performance through improved asset reliability, refrigeration uptime, maintenance effectiveness and engineering team development. • Lead, coach and develop the engineering team., • Drive a proactive engineering and reliability culture., • Improve plant availability, OEE and maintenance performance., • Ensure refrigeration and cold storage assets operate safely and effectively., • Manage PPM, CBM and predictive maintenance programmes., • Support ammonia and industrial refrigeration compliance requirements., • Develop engineering KPIs and performance improvement plans., • Lead RCA and continuous improvement activities., • Manage engineering budgets and engineering resources., • Deliver CAPEX and infrastructure improvement projects., • Ensure compliance with all engineering, food safety, HSE and statutory requirements. Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate experience within chilled, frozen or temperature-controlled manufacturing environments. Particular interest will be given to individuals with experience of: • Ammonia refrigeration systems, • CO₂ refrigeration systems, • Cold stores and refrigerated warehouses, • Blast freezers, • Spiral freezers, • Hardening tunnels, • Evaporators and condensers, • Defrost systems, • Refrigerated production environments, • Utilities and critical site services, • Food manufacturing engineering leadership, • Proven Engineering Management experience within FMCG manufacturing., • Strong chilled or frozen food manufacturing background., • Industrial refrigeration and cold chain engineering knowledge., • Experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams., • Strong maintenance and reliability engineering expertise., • Experience of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, WCM or similar continuous improvement methodologies., • Demonstrable success improving OEE, asset reliability and engineering performance., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • HNC, HND or Degree qualified Engineer, ideally with a time-served apprenticeship background., • Immediate impact opportunity., • High-profile engineering leadership role., • Significant autonomy and influence., • Opportunity to improve engineering standards and refrigeration reliability., • Supportive senior leadership team., • Competitive day rate of £500-£600 per day., • Immediate start available., • This opportunity is particularly suited to engineering leaders with experience of chilled food, frozen food, bakery, cold storage, refrigeration plant, ammonia systems and temperature-controlled manufacturing operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Service Engineer Group: Service Reports To: Operations Director Direct Reports: None Established over 30 years, Ace is a security installation, fire safety and maintenance business delivering projects across the UK and internationally. The company is recognised as a Tier 1 supply chain and preferred partner solution, a specialist in its field, with a reputation for impeccable service standards. Its customers are corporate building owners, CAT A and CAT B Fit-Out contractors, Mechanical & Electrical contractors and Facilities Management Service Providers. Operating a 24/7/365 on-site response, Ace supports site, project and contract managers with initial design, specification, supply, and installation through to on-going maintenance and monitoring of fire and security risk. Service Engineers provide first-line technical support, reactive maintenance, and service support to our clients. The role demands a proactive individual with a strong background in fire, security systems and access control. • Provide first-line technical support to clients, addressing and resolving issues efficiently., • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to fire and security systems, ensuring minimal downtime., • Maintain detailed records of service calls, repairs, and maintenance activities., • Conduct regular maintenance and servicing of fire and security systems in accordance with industry standards and company protocols., • Perform system upgrades and modifications as needed to ensure optimal performance., • Ensure all systems are compliant with current safety regulations and industry standards., • Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and emergency call-outs, • Assess and repair faults in a timely manner to restore system functionality., • Collaborate with service coordinators to provide clear updates on service progress and estimated resolution times., • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, offering expert advice and support., • Provide recommendations for system improvements and upgrades based on client needs., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records, including job reports, maintenance logs, and client communications., • Prepare detailed reports on system performance, maintenance activities, and any identified issues., • Ensure all documentation complies with company policies and industry regulations., • Certification in relevant fire and security systems., • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the fire and security systems industry, • In-depth knowledge of enterprise access control systems including on premises and cloud systems, • Comprehensive understanding of security and/or fire industry products and applications. Proven experience in technical support, maintenance, and reactive service roles., • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work under pressure., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Valid UK driving license., • Trade card ECS or equivalent, • H&S competence or IPAF/PASMA, • Familiarity with the latest industry technologies and advancements., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality service. Ace Fire & Security Systems Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to being a fully inclusive workplace. We work to ensure compliance with the guidelines set out in the Equality Act 2010 and follow our own Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. As an employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We regularly review and update our policies and processes to ensure they reflect changes in legislation and the evolving needs of our people. We are proud to be Disability Confident Committed and value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation HEAD OFFICE St Martins Business Centre, Cambridge Road, Bedford, MK42 0LF. Tel: Fax: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment Job Title: Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment Job Reference Number: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: Construction Estimator, Senior Estimator, Estimator, Building Estimator, Refurbishment Estimator, Project Estimator, Commercial Estimator, Construction, Building, Refurbishment, Commercial Refurbishment, School Refurbishment, Education Sector, DfE Projects, Department for Education, School Improvement, New Build, Structural Repairs, Fire Compliance, M&E Upgrades, Building Envelope, Roofing, Fit Out, Construction Projects, Project Tendering, Tender Preparation, Cost Estimation, Cost Planning, Pricing, Bills of Quantities, Take-Offs, Material Take-Offs, Subcontractor Quotations, Supplier Office: Bedfordshire Remuneration: £45,000 - £60,000 + Discretionary bonus Benefits: Car allowance + comprehensive benefits package The role of the Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment will involve: • Estimator position promoting a range of commercial/industrial refurbishment projects, • Conduct take-offs to support accurate project assessments, • Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing, • Assist with obtaining and reviewing subcontractor quotations and supplier costs, • Support contract review meetings with the Contracts Department for secured projects, • Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high accuracy, organisation, and quality standards The ideal applicant will be an Estimator – Commercial Refurbishment with: • Must have extensive experience as an Estimator within a main contractor, • Ideally have experience with refurbishment of large scale industrial and commercial projects, • Would be open to a junior who's looking to get a foot in the door within the flat roofing industry, • Proven experience pricing construction projects and preparing tender submissions., • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, • Strong character that's not afraid to help the team when necessary, • IT literate #J-18808-Ljbffr

Bedford £50,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime Available We're recruiting for an experienced Shift Engineer to join a busy engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established operation where safety, reliability and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in carrying out maintenance, inspections and repairs, helping to ensure operational performance and compliance across a high-volume engineering environment. Working a 5 days out of 7 shift pattern, you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, inspections and repair work, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance are consistently achieved. • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair activities, • Conduct inspections, diagnostics and fault-finding across a range of assets, • Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation, • Complete all work in accordance with regulatory and company requirements, • Respond to breakdowns and support operational requirements when necessary, • Maintain accurate service and maintenance documentation, • Contribute to high levels of equipment availability and operational performance, • Previous experience in a Shift Engineer or similar engineering role, • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in HGV or PSV, • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, • Understanding of vehicle maintenance and repair procedures, • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running, • Commitment to health & safety and quality standards, • £50,000, 22days plus banks, secondment opportunities, free bus travel, pension 3% matched, employee assisstance programme, • Overtime opportunities, • Ongoing training & development, • Career progression opportunities, • Modern workshop environment, • Supportive engineering team, • Pension scheme, • Excellent employee benefits package If you're an experienced engineer looking for a stable role with long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. CODE:INDENM Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business #J-18808-Ljbffr

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong national presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. The business focuses on the development of new‑build and conversion residential and industrial projects, alongside the active management of a diverse commercial portfolio. With approximately 5,000 residential plots in its development pipeline and commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value, MCR is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and continues to expand its construction capability across the UK. MCR Property Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its London‑based construction team, with day‑to‑day responsibility for a live site in Bedford. This is a key leadership role within a fast‑paced and rapidly growing business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of complex construction projects from pre‑construction through to completion. For the right individual, this position provides genuine long‑term career progression and the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality developments at scale. As our Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead all aspects of project planning, developing robust programmes, budgets and resource strategies, while managing and motivating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver consistently strong results. Full responsibility for managing subcontract packages throughout the build process will sit with you, alongside oversight of procurement, contract administration and cost control. You will take a hands‑on approach to health and safety, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards at all times. The role will also involve managing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, working closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent, buildability and programme alignment are maintained. Maintaining exceptional quality standards will be central to your role, with a clear focus on regulatory compliance, defect prevention and continuous improvement across all construction activities. Cost and risk management form a critical part of the position, requiring proactive monitoring of budgets, identification of efficiencies and implementation of mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes. You will be expected to communicate confidently and regularly with internal stakeholders, consultants and senior management, providing accurate progress reporting and addressing issues decisively as they arise. You will report directly to the Construction Director and contribute to wider project and business objectives through strong leadership and commercial awareness. The successful candidate will ideally hold a degree in construction management, engineering or a related discipline and will have proven experience operating as a Construction Project Manager on complex residential schemes, with high‑rise experience strongly preferred. You will bring strong technical knowledge, confidence in the use of construction management software, and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead teams effectively in a live site environment are essential. Please note that this role is fully office‑based and site‑based, depending on project requirements, and does not offer hybrid or remote working options. If you are a driven and capable construction professional looking to take the next step with a business that is actively investing in its people and its pipeline, this is an outstanding opportunity to join MCR Property Group at a pivotal time in its growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract Type: Regular We’re a recognised superbrand and we know where we’re going. We’re a business with direction and purpose and regardless ofyour rolehere, it’s about us all making a difference with real care. We never stand still. We’re relentless,innovativeand ambitious, always looking to go further and improve, which creates a world where we need genuine and driven people to help us get there. As a truly people focusedbusiness, we believe in promoting opportunities for all, welcoming people who share our passion for enabling exceptional customer experience. We’ll support you with fantastic toolsand training in an atmosphere that encourages idea contribution and collaboration working with warm, friendlyand real people. If this sounds like somewhere you’ll thrive,keep reading. Location: Hybrid Working | Home & Priory Park, Bedford Hybrid Bedford | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Reward leader looking for the opportunity to shape and influence reward strategy at a business-wide level? We’re looking for a Head of Reward & Pensions to join our People Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in delivering our People strategy during an exciting period of transformation and growth. Reporting to the People Director, you’ll lead the Reward, Benefits and Pensions agenda, ensuring our offerings remain competitive, commercially effective and aligned to business objectives. Working closely with the Executive Team, Senior Leaders and wider People function, you’ll provide expert guidance on all aspects of reward, including pay frameworks, incentives, benefits, recognition and pensions. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll use data and insights to develop innovative reward solutions that attract, retain and motivate colleagues while enhancing the overall employee experience. • Leading the development and delivery of the Reward and Pensions strategy across the business., • Acting as the subject matter expert on compensation, benefits, pensions, pay frameworks and role architecture., • Designing and implementing reward programmes that support business performance and colleague engagement., • Leading annual pay review and bonus processes., • Ensuring compliance with reward-related legislation and reporting requirements., • Overseeing employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives, healthcare and pension schemes., • Driving recognition programmes that celebrate and reward colleague success., • Coaching and developing a specialist Reward & Pensions team., • Influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic business decisions through insight-led recommendations., • Significant Reward leadership experience, ideally gained within a large or complex organisation., • Strong expertise across compensation, benefits, pensions, job evaluation and grading frameworks., • Commercially minded with the ability to translate complex data into practical business solutions., • Experience influencing Executive and Senior Leadership teams., • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead teams through change., • Highly analytical, organised and confident working in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences. This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical function and directly influence the experience of thousands of colleagues. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team, work on high-impact strategic initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the future of our Reward and People agenda. If you’re a forward-thinking Reward leader who enjoys balancing strategy with delivery and wants to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. We make every effort to make our web presence accessible to all. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, we’ll provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance in the application/hiring process. For assistance, contact us at recruitment@belronuk.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: £900 per day Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid Working) Contract: Interim, 6 months An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and strategically focused finance leader to join a large local authority as Service Director for Corporate Finance. This is a high-profile leadership position, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Resources and playing a critical role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience and supporting the delivery of key corporate objectives. As Service Director for Corporate Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across the Council's finance function, overseeing financial planning, financial control, treasury management, capital programmes, financial reporting, revenues and benefits services, and local taxation functions. You will also act as Finance Director for associated Council-owned businesses and future commercial ventures. Working as a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will provide expert financial advice to elected members, senior officers and stakeholders, ensuring robust governance, effective decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. • Lead the Council's corporate finance strategy and financial planning framework., • Oversee the development and delivery of the capital programme and capital financing strategy., • Lead treasury management activities, providing strategic advice on investment and borrowing decisions., • Ensure compliance with statutory accounting requirements and professional financial standards., • Manage revenues, business rates, council tax and benefits services., • Drive financial resilience, transformation and continuous improvement across the organisation., • Provide strategic leadership to a sizeable finance and operational team., • Develop strong relationships with elected members, senior leadership teams and external stakeholders., • Support organisational change, innovation and service improvement initiatives. We are seeking an accomplished local government finance leader who can demonstrate: • CCAB qualification, ideally CIPFA qualified., • Significant senior leadership experience within a complex public sector environment., • Strong expertise in budget setting, financial reporting, treasury management and financial governance., • Excellent understanding of accounting standards, financial legislation and regulatory frameworks., • Experience leading large, high-performing teams and delivering organisational change., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive and political level., • A collaborative and commercially minded approach to service delivery and continuous improvement., • Political awareness and the ability to navigate complex governance environments. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking authority in a key statutory finance leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategic financial decisions, influence organisational transformation, and make a significant impact on the delivery of vital public services. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Esland Group is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead one of our dedicated care homes in Cranfield. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of a three-bed service supporting children aged 6 to 18 with complex needs, ensuring safety, quality of care and regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE) with a bonus up to £8,500, a full-time Monday–Friday contract, and extensive induction and ongoing development within a values‑driven organisation #J-18808-Ljbffr

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